Building Construction problems
- 1. The process of making the back ground rough, before plastering, is
Options- A. dubbing
- B. hacking
- C. blistering
- D. peeling. Discuss
Correct Answer: hacking
- 2. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :
Options- A. The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area
- B. No timbering is required for shallow trenches
- C. Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil
- D. Grillage foundation is classified as a shallow foundation
- E. Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed. Discuss
Correct Answer: Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed.
- 3. The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase
Options- A. strength
- B. workability
- C. stability of structure
- D. all the above. Discuss
Correct Answer: stability of structure
- 4. The piece of a brick cut with its one corner equivalent to half the length and half the width of a full brick, is known as
Options- A. queen closer
- B. bevelled closer
- C. king closer
- D. half king closer. Discuss
Correct Answer: king closer
- 5. Grillage foundation
Options- A. is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity
- B. is light and economical
- C. does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth
- D. is constructed by rolled steel joists (R.S.J.) placed in single or double tier
- E. all the above. Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
- 6. The portion of a brick cut across the width, is called
Options- A. closer
- B. half brick
- C. bed
- D. bat. Discuss
Correct Answer: bat.
- 7. In English garden wall bond
Options- A. one course of headers to three or five course of stretchers
- B. queen closer in provided in each heading course
- C. the middle course of stretchers is started with a header to give proper vertical joints
- D. all the above. Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
- 8. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
Options- A. round steps
- B. angular steps
- C. winders
- D. radial steps
- E. circular steps. Discuss
Correct Answer: winders
- 9. Arches in the form of masonry arcs struck from more than four centres, are called
Options- A. two curved arches
- B. gothic arches
- C. ogee arches
- D. drop gothic arches. Discuss
Correct Answer: ogee arches
- 10. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is known as
Options- A. header
- B. stretcher
- C. closer
- D. none of these. Discuss
Correct Answer: header
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